Welcome Mid-Vancouver Island Beekeepers!

Nanaimo Beekeepers on FacebookThe Nanaimo Beekeepers Club is based in central Vancouver Island, in the City of Nanaimo and serves the mid-Vancouver Island area. Our club has been long established and currently enjoys an active membership of educators, commercial businesses and hobbyists. Our goal is to share information and provide a friendly environment for learning to ensure the continued success and good health of honey bees on Vancouver Island.

FREE INFORMATION SESSION FOR NEW BEEKEEPERS

When: March 24

Where: The Gathering Place (VIU)

Time: 9:00 – 12:00

Hive components and equipment;

Hive location considerations; cost and time commitments

Honey bee life cycle, biology, anatomy and development

Honey bee pests and diseases

Swarms and splits; summer management and honey production

Time for discussion so bring your questions.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AFTERNOON

When: 1pm – 4pm

Wendi Gilson, our area bee inspector, has offered to give a free presentation on IPM. It is a fact of life that we need to know how to manage pests and diseases in our bee colonies. This is a great opportunity to learn how to care for your bees and keep them healthy.